Happy Birthday Emerson / Happy Easter

Emerson turned 2 on Friday. I am still having a hard time getting that through my head a bit. For her birthday Joel and I had the day off and only Brynn went to day care, so it is all Emerson time. We went to Chuck E. Cheese for the first time in the morning. It took her awhile to warm up, but she did good. She doesn't like any of the large stuffed creatures (including Santa and the Easter Bunny). Based on Friday's experience we are holding off on Disney World for another year. Anyway we did that, then went to pick out balloons for her party on Saturday. Picked up lunch and then went up to my parent's new house. We were just about to leave when Emerson decided to take a header into one of their chairs. So when I do get photos posted you will notice the nice line down her face. Emerson is the type of kid that I know in the future when we have anything planned she is going to do something like that. Right now I am thinking we plan a trip to Disney, she breaks an arm or a leg the day before we go.
Saturday we had a little party for her. That morning she got her Dora Jeep, well needless to say that was the only gift she needed. Luckily I told everyone invited that under no circumstance would gifts be accepted. That went over well except for our neighbors...their daughters (5 and 7) could not understand why they couldn't get Emerson a gift. They got her cards and that was very cute. She did great with her party and with all of the kids (7 kids from 4 weeks to 7 years) there was no fighting or crying.
Sunday we just relaxed. It sort of stunk this year with Easter so close to Emerson's b-day. I put more work into the b-day than Easter, so there is always next year. It was really nice today, we did not have to run any errands or anything...I want more Sunday's like that.
I have to go out of town Tuesday - Thursday for the first time since Brynn has been born...yuck. I am traveling with one of the guys who works for me, so at least I won't be alone, but I know the minute I get to the airport I will be a mess. My parent's are here until Wednesday so they can help Joel out and he'll only have one night alone. Joel was out of town last week and I made it through Brynn getting an ear infection, so I think he can handle it.
I'll post pictures of Emerson's b-day later this week when I get them off the camera.